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I had my trial by fire today.
My first real ride in traffic, or over 30mph for that matter, was when I picked up my new 2007 Pacific Blue/New England White TBA from the dealer today.
I had a 15 mile ride home from one end of town to another. I called a buddy who's been riding for years and had him tail me in my car (which I needed to get home anyway) in case I wee'd myself or laid it down or anything along the bad lines. Long story short, very confidence inspiring bike. I was smiling the whole way, which was much different than the nervousness and/or fear I was expecting. I did kill it a couple of times on the way, and four times trying to put it in my garage (our deiveway is on an incline), but, all in all, it was a blast.
Already had two guys on Harleys check out the bike.
Other first impressions:
The photos of the blue paint do not do it justice in the least. When the dealer rolled it out into the sunlight, I was really struck by the depth of the color.
The thing runs like butter fresh out of a microwave.
I'll most likely need a new set of pipes.
I'll post pictures tomorrow or the next day. I'm proud to say, I'm not just a lurker now, I'm an owner.
-Dennis
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert Einstein
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"Id rather have a bottle infront of me than a frontal labotomy"
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Good on yer dennisrjohn
Picked mine up yesterday from Nerang on the Gold Coast - 60 miles ride home on the freeway. Stopped off at Yatla for the obligatory Meat Pie (Yatla Pies are famous for that).Parked the bike and had bout 10 lookers in 10mins asking questions and complimenting the bike, you are going to have to get used to that.
Enjoy the best bike made today.
Hoffo
2x Norton Commando Roadsters
08 Triumph America
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"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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Glad you are happy with it. The feeling just grows especially as you do more and more to it to make it your own unique scoot.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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What part of Idaho are you in? I can't remember if you mentioned it before.
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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That is awesome, dude. I'm still waiting for the price on a slightly used 07. Enjoy your bike!!!!
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Man. there's some fantastic riding in Idaho. You are SO going to become a master of the twisties. Look ahead, loosen your death grip and ride safe!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Somebody is gonna have a fun weekend!
Congrats on the new bike.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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And it just keeps getting better.
The bike will feel so much better as time goes on. Have fun! Ride safe and enjoy!
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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Congrats! you probably won't get much sleep tonight. 
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Check Pants
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I for got to add this as well...at least you got to ride yours. Mine were delivered and then I and to go out of town for a week. Only got to put it around my driveway for a minute before I parked it  I got back and it rained for a few weeks.... Its ok though...I run her good now 
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Man. there's some fantastic riding in Idaho. You are SO going to become a master of the twisties. Look ahead, loosen your death grip and ride safe!
That's why I asked where in Idaho, because middle and northern Idaho is spectacular but southern Idaho, not so much.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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idaho? isn't that what the black......oh never mind.
Eh?
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Welcome to the club Dennis. If you havent all ready, then the MSF course is a great learning tool. It will give you loads of info and a lots of confidence. I highly recommend it. Of course, if you have already taken the course then ignore everything i just said, and go out and put some miles on that beautiful new motorcycle of yours. 
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
Seller of fine automobiles.
Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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New pipes ===> SCEPTRES !!!
Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain
If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and will never be.----Thomas Jefferson
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Enjoy the bike for sure. Ditto the riding pages on this site. ye ha and welcome.
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ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Congrats Dennis. Keep practicing and we do need pics.
Dave
04 SpeedMaster, Windvest Screen, Leatherworks Bags.
F&AM, WM 3 times
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Should be Riding
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Congrats and Welcome Dennis!! Keep riding to build up that confidence.
Soren
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Hold your head high Dennis, and welcome to the forums
Ray(UK)
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